How was your first few weeks working as a nurse?

I felt like I had a good transition. Besides the boring 2 weeks of orientation (general nursing orientation). Once I got to the floor- I felt like I was prepared- there were bad days (there still are) and better days. I had a great week with one preceptor and then a not so great week with a sccond one and did not say anything and then when I had a 3rd (this is the norm on my floor) who was out to lunch - I spoke up- and things went well after that.

Speak up- tell them what you need/want. I needed to find my own timing- not do what someone wanted me too- and I told one of them that- and she looked like she had been shot. Oh well. We work together fine, now.

Best of Luck. I had 6 weeks- in a university teaching urban hospital.

AT my first job, I transitioned well. I had an excellent preceptor who worked well with me and my learning style. I LOVED that job.

My second job (after only ~2 months at the first job, in another state, mind you), has been completely different. I have NOT transitioned well, I've been given a terrible time by the nurses, etc. I could have written the article quoted on the "i hate my first job" thread myself.

I think it all depends on the unit, the culture, and how willing they are to accept new grads.